FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Sunnyhills Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Sunnyhills Small Business Loans
Sunnyhills unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Sunnyhills Business Loans
What is the Larger Sunnyhills Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for almost all business purpose including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets and can include registration through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in quality company times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application within normal business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine what is the well-being that is your business and the extent of payments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the level of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the business is in operation for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business lending specialists. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.